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SP53 BBX

2003 Hyundai Getz

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BBX
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,338 miles

EML illuminated indicating fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML illuminated indicating fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 90,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,007 miles

front drop links are worn

nsr axle stub is bent

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front drop links are worn

nsr axle stub is bent

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,257 miles

rear spring rubbers are out there seats

Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear spring rubbers are out there seats

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,460 miles

engine management light on

front suspension cradle o/s rear bolt bent

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front suspension cradle o/s rear bolt bent

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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SP53 BBX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP53 BBX is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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